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EU fines X $140m, risking US pushback
AFP, Published on 05/12/2025
» BRUSSELS - The European Union has fined X, the social media platform owned by billionaire Elon MUsk, 120 million euros ($140 million) for breaking its digital rules, in a move that risks a clash with the administration of US President Donald Trump.
Trump announces set of tariff rates with new deadline, Thailand faces 36% levy
Bloomberg, Published on 08/07/2025
» US President Donald Trump unveiled the first in a wave of promised letters that threaten to impose higher tariffs rates on key trading partners, including levies of 25% on goods from Japan and South Korea beginning Aug 1.
Starbucks denies plans of full China sale as business stalls
Bloomberg, Published on 26/06/2025
» Starbucks said it’s not currently considering a full sale of its China business, disputing a report from Caixin Global that had sent the shares higher in late trading, as the coffee giant battles cheaper local rivals in its second-biggest market.
RX Tradex Showcases Tech Future at Manufacturing Expo 2025
Published on 17/06/2025
» Bangkok, 11 May 2025 – RX Tradex is gearing up to host its flagship annual event, Manufacturing Expo 2025, ASEAN’s most comprehensive event for the manufacturing and supporting industries. The show will feature seven specialised exhibitions, showcasing cutting-edge machinery and smart solutions from over 2,000 brands across 30 countries, with 21 international pavilions representing China, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, and Taiwan (R.O.C.). Occupying BITEC Halls 98–104 from 18–21 June 2025, the event is expected to welcome more than 85,000 attendees.
Indonesia garment sector faces massive layoffs on China dumping
Bloomberg, Published on 16/01/2025
» Indonesia’s fragile garment industry may have to lay off hundreds of thousands of workers this year if the government is unable to rein in persistent dumping from China, an industry association official warned.
Apple executive departs Indonesia after iPhone ban deal hiccup
Bloomberg, Published on 09/01/2025
» The Apple Inc executive leading talks with Indonesia to lift the country’s sales ban on the iPhone 16 departed Jakarta on Wednesday, after a late stage about-face from a minister scuttled a deal, according to people familiar with the matter.
Hong Kong hoteliers brace for 'worrying' trends
South China Morning Post, Published on 09/12/2024
» Hong Kong's hotel industry is likely to face more headwinds next year.
Details behind the great loan-to-value debate
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 07/12/2024
» Amid slowing demand and economic uncertainty, residential developers are urging regulators to ease loan-to-value (LTV) rules, believing more flexible measures could revitalise the housing market, enhance affordability and propel an economic recovery.
Cyber-resilience lags as risks rise
Business, Published on 04/12/2024
» Almost four-fifths (77%) of organisations expect their cybersecurity budget to increase over the coming year as they cite lack of preparedness for an ever-expanding array of cyber vulnerabilities, according to the 2025 Global Digital Trust Insights survey by PwC.
Demystifying cryptocurrency security: Why traceability matters
Business, Dr Korn Poonsirivong, Published on 02/11/2024
» One of the most persistent misconceptions about cryptocurrency is that it enables untraceable transactions.